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P438 HUJ

1997 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,975 mi
Last recorded69,975 miles
Recorded on6 May 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP438 HUJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2009 69,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 May 2009 69,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 123,523 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 123,523 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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P438 HUJ is a 1997 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 96,985 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P438 HUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this BMW M3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P438 HUJ registered?

P438 HUJ is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P438 HUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P438 HUJ shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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